After the insulin is drawn into the syringe, one or two quick flicks against the syringe should allow the bubbles to escape. Air bubbles themselves are not dangerous but can reduce the amount of insulin actually injected. www.nityaasha.org

Important tips on Blood Glucose Monitoring: Skipping meals, especially breakfast, could push your blood glucose higher. When you don't eat for several hours because of sleep or other reasons, your body fuels itself on glucose released from the liver.